BA in Computer Science in Chestnut Hill United States | Boston College

The Computer Science Department provides major programs within the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, awarding both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Students can also pursue a minor in this college. Additionally, an interdisciplinary Bioinformatics concentration is available through collaboration between the Computer Science, Biology, and Mathematics departments.

The major curriculum delivers comprehensive foundational knowledge in the field, while elective courses enable students to explore personal interests. While all elective combinations are permitted, students may choose to focus their selections around particular themes. The department highlights several potential focus areas below, recommending both computer science electives and relevant courses from other disciplines.

Areas of specialization include: Information Processing, Mathematical and Algorithmic Foundations, Software Engineering, Networks and Distributed Systems, and The Business of Computing